In consideration of being allowed to participate in Paralyzed Veterans of America Sports and Recreation programs, related events and activities (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Team PVA”), I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate and agree that:

1. I, for myself and on behalf of me heirs, personal representatives, administrators and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), all of its officers, directors, members, chapters, vendors, contractors, agents and employees, and any and all sponsoring agencies or other sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessors of premises used for Team PVA activities and events, and all other officials, volunteers and participants engaged in Team PVA activities and related events (hereinafter known as “RELEASEES”), from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of, or related to, any and all injury, disability, death or loss of, or damage to, person or property, whether arising from the negligence of any of the RELEASEES or otherwise, while participating in any Team PVA activities and related events (hereinafter known as “Sporting Events”).

2. The risk of injury from the activities involved in these sporting events is significant, including the potential for serious bodily injury, death and property damage. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards associated with participating in these sporting events and I voluntarily, without any inducement, elect to participate in these sporting events. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERS, AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OWNED BY ME AS A RESULT OF MY ENGAGING IN ANY TEAM PVA SPORTING EVENTS. I HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION IN SUCH SPORTING EVENTS.

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual, significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participating and immediately bring such to the attention to the nearest official or PVA staff member.

4. I hereby consent to medical treatment in the event of emergency. I agree to assume full responsibility for payment of and any and all fees incurred as a result of such medical treatment. In consideration for such medical treatment, I HEREBY RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE PVA, all of its officers, directors, members, chapters, vendors, contractors, agents and employees, and any and all sponsoring agencies or other sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessors of premises used for Team PVA activities and events, and all other officials, volunteers and participants engaged in Team PVA activities and related events from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of, or related to, any and all injury, disability, death or loss of, or damage to, person or property, as the result of medical treatment rendered to me in the event of an emergency.

5. I hereby voluntarily and without any compensation authorize pictures, video, and/or voice recording(s) made of me by, or on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, U.S. Military publications, Sports ‘n Spokes, PN and other magazines, veterans publications, newspapers, and broadcast media, etc., during all sporting events. I authorize any or all of the above to publicize, and/or display such photographs, video and recordings, to others of their choosing for display, without notice or payment of any royalty, fee or other compensation. I understand that such pictures, video and/or voice recording(s) are intended to publicize and give recognition to Team PVA sporting events, and my authorization shall extend to any lawful purpose including, but not necessarily limited to, public relations, promotional activities and fundraising. I further authorize storage of my registration and event data in electronic media.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND ACKNOWLEGE THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.